Spring is just around the corner, and outdoor gear retailers are offering great deals on hiking, camping, and backpacking gear for March, 2009. Save some money by taking advantage of big discounts from these U.S. online retailers.
Gear Discounts at Recreation Equipment, Inc.
REI is currently offering twenty percent off of one full-priced item for its co-op members. One such item is the REI-brand Halo +25 sleeping bag. This three-season sleeping bag uses down insulation, and even features a pocket on the outside of the bag to store small items. According to REI, this bag was a National Geographic Adventure 2009 Award winner. REI members can also now take advantage of their membership dividend.
Discounts at Eastern Mountain Sports
EMS is offering discounts for items sold online only. For example, The North Face Borealis II Daypack, originally priced at $79.00, is now being sold for $63.20. It features a padded sleeve for laptops, a port for a hydration system, and breathable mesh on the back panel. Some of the other types of equipment being sold online include:
- 20% off daypacks
- 20% off sunglasses
- 30% off certain Mountain Hardwear items.
- 20-40% off children’s items.
- 20% off stuff for dogs.
- 15% off men’s and women’s underwear.
- 50% of factory seconds items.
EMS is also offering additional discounts on footwear, factory seconds items, skis, snowboards and more.
Discounts on Footwear at Sierra Trading Post
Sierra Trading Post is cutting 50-75% off its prices on all footwear, which includes shoes, boots, sandals, casual shoes, and dress shoes. The La Sportiva Trango Trek boots are being sold at a 50% discount, from $180 to $90. These heavy-duty boots are meant for backpacking off-trail in difficult terrai. They feature a flexible ankle design. Sierra Trading Post also has a “Rock Bottom Prices” section with reduced prices on:
- Men’s and women’s clothing.
- Sunglasses
- Rain Gear
- Kids stuff
Hot Deals from Campmor
Campmor’s “Hot Deals” section of its website has a variety of items for sale at a discount. Currently, Campmor is selling the Garmin GPS Map 60CSx GPS unit for $369.00, which was originally priced for $428.56. It is advertised by Campmor as having a more sensitive GPS receiver for acquiring satellite signals, as well as a barometric altimeter and electronic compass. Other Hot Deals items include:
- Camp chairs
- Compasses
- First Aid items
- Knives
- Sunglasses
- Tents
- Watches
- Lighting
More Information on Hiking Gear Deals
For more information on discounts from these retailers, visit their websites. One can find more information on other discounted gear items, as well as buying gift certificates.
Bill Sassani - Bill Sassani is an outdoor enthusiast, educator, and writer with over 15 years' experience.
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